What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Leicester is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Leicester?

The distance between Wakefield and Leicester is 93 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.

How do I travel from Wakefield to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Leicester?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Wakefield to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Leicester bus from?

Wakefield to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Leicester train from?

Wakefield to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Leicester?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Wakefield to Leicester bus arrive?

Wakefield to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Leicester train arrive?

Wakefield to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Leicester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Wakefield to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to Leicester?

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There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 52m
£41–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
4h 41m
£20–48
Drive 87.6 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Leicestercar 87.6 mi
1h 32m
£22–31

Wakefield to Leicester by train

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester via Sheffield in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 3h.

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